2027 Illinois, Iowa Attackers Terminate The Windy City

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm starting to watch more from the 15s, the Class of 2027 and I'm really excited to see what this class is bringing to the big courts. There is plenty to come from Illinois and Iowa when it comes to the Class of 2027 where many of these teams were able to clash at the Windy City Qualifier a couple weeks ago. Here are some attackers to know from the Class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":530973,"width":"551px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/DSC06986.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-530973" style="width:551px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443092"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A lot of length, and a huge upside to her game.  [player_tooltip player_id='443092' first='Malia' last='Rogers'] is one of the top attackers out of the Class of 2027 in Iowa.  She is a six rotation outside who can serve receive, defend, and be an outlet out of the backrow as well. On the outside she can swing away for a deep cross court shot.  Her length and loose arm is going to be really dangerous as she continues to develop her all around game and adds strength.  She preps at Waukee High School in the West Des Moines area.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661701e4a4eb4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["530887"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Six Pack draws from quite a distance out of Cedar Falls, Iowa.  They have athletes from the Des Moines area which is just shy of two hours to the West and Galena, IL where Hauber is from which is just shy of two hours to the East.  Hauber is a very active and physical middle blocker.  She demonstrates great speed and quickness along the net, transitioning to make herself available.  She is also really lethal in being able to score off one foot. Her high school squad of Galena is one of the top small school programs in Illinois.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661701e4a4f59"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1774075910498476068","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1774075910498476068 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["394331"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"I knew Leifker had a big high school season coming out of Dallas Center-Grimes as one of the top freshman kill leaders in Iowa.  She was playing middle for Six Pack at the Windy City Qualifier where she attacks with no fear.  She also has a really mature IQ for the 15s level where she knows when to tip out to zone four or swing hard to the deep corner.  Her ability to be efficient and score points is pretty special.  I can see her having a big breakout season as a sophomore at DCG where she can really take over where they will be looking for a chance to play at the state tournament in 2024.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661701e4a4fde"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":530977,"width":"584px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/DSC06765.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-530977" style="width:584px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484764"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] 15 Elite is really talented, they have a lot of balance and big time athletes at every position.  Agnello was really impressive on the outside for [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'].  She has an aggressive approach and a violent arm swing.  The ball explodes off her hand with really solid hand contact.  Her physicality and athleticism stands out on the court where she is really tough to defend.  She knows how to use the blocker's hands to her advantage and swings with no fear.  This [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] squad will be a dangerous group heading into the pre-national part of the season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661701e4a5126"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["360642"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Austen is another attacker out of Iowa City who will be one of the top prospects in Iowa's Class of 2027.  Her game improves each time she steps on the court.  She has plenty of length, but a lot of power behind her swing.  I saw her at the Iowa Top 250 in December and she has really improved in every facet of her game since then.  She is hitting harder, platform and passing are sharp, and she has such positive intangibles when it comes to body language and celebrating her teammates.  This [program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] team earned a bid by finishing second in the 15 USA Division.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661701e4a5212"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":527433,"width":"571px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/DSC06951.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-527433" style="width:571px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='273001' first='Ellie' last='Wilson'] of [program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] 15R</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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fall in her sophomore campaign.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661701e4a528d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["412536"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"I'm buying stock now in [player_tooltip player_id='412536' first='Kyla' last='Mitchell']'s game where she is a 6'2 lengthy and athletic middle blocker who has a major upside.  She was able to score points at a high level in 15 Open and connected really well with her setters.  She has a lot of mobility where she can move from pin to pin and get out of her transition to be an available attacker. She can hit to her left and right where she is highly efficient.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661701e4a5349"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":530983,"width":"589px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/DSC07020.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-530983" style="width:589px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["529833"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='529833' first='Taylor' last='Carroll'] has quite a presence on the right side for 1st Alliance 15 Gold.  She has great size and strength where she is extremely strong in being able to set the block.  Offensively she has a high contact point where she can score points, especially going cross court.  There is a lot of potential in her game where she is very fundamentally sound.  As she continues to develop an all around game and use the entire court with her attacking she will be tough to stop.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661701e4a53c6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->